The Comparative Analysis :
Mercedes E 250 CDI 4MATIC 7G-TRONIC PLUS (13 - 14) vs. BMW M5 SMG (07 - 10)
€ 51,800

€ 94,700

€ 51,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 94,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Mercedes E 250 CDI is a bit bigger in every dimension. It's 0.9 inches longer, 0.3 inches wider and 0.2 inches taller than the BMW M5.
Mercedes E 250 CDI
BMW M5
58
73
81.5
57.8
72.7
80.2
73 in
Width
72.7 in
81.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.2 in
58 in
Height
57.8 in
113.1
192.1
113.7
191.1
192.1 in
Length
191.1 in
113.1 in
Wheelbase
113.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Mercedes E 250 CDI
BMW M5
4068 lb
Curb Weight
4090 lb
5313 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
5071 lb

Weight Difference:
22 lb
0.54 %

General
Mercedes E 250 CDI
BMW M5
W212
Generation
E60
Sedan
Car Body Style
Sedan
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Rear-wheel drive

7-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
Mercedes E 250 CDI
BMW M5
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
V10 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Mercedes-Benz OM 651
Engine Series
BMW S85
OM 651.924
Engine Code
S85-B50

4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
10
2.1 L / 103 cu in
Displacement
5 L / 245 cu in
201 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
500 hp
at 7750 rpm
Mercedes E 250 CDI
201 hp
500 hp
BMW M5
369 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
384 lb‑ft
at 6100 rpm
Mercedes E 250 CDI
369 lb‑ft
384 lb‑ft
BMW M5
Performance
Mercedes E 250 CDI
BMW M5
148 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

Mercedes E 250 CDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
213 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M5
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20.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.18 lb/hp
Mercedes E 250 CDI
20.24 lb/hp
8.18 lb/hp
BMW M5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Mercedes E 250 CDI
BMW M5
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
16 mpg
Mercedes E 250 CDI
44 mpg
16 mpg
BMW M5
37 mpg
city
10 mpg
51 mpg
highway
No data
15.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
18.5 gal
679 mi
Range
294 mi
Mercedes E 250 CDI
679 mi
294 mi
BMW M5
Environmental Impact
111 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
280.3 kWh
Mercedes E 250 CDI
111 kWh
280.3 kWh
BMW M5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
575 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Mercedes E 250 CDI
BMW M5
4
Doors
4
5
No. of Seats
5
1246 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
15.3 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.2 cu ft









No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data